Dental Implants

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are synthetic teeth roots. They are used to create foundations for replacement teeth. When teeth need to be replaced due to an accident or disease, give Clifton Periodontics a call at (973) 471-5600 to learn if dental implants are right for you.

Who Can Have Dental Implants?

In general, any person at any age may need dental implants. However, it is important to Clifton Periodontics that you:

Commit to good oral hygiene

Have enough bone to hold the implant in place

Are healthy enough to undergo oral surgery

Have healthy gums

Continue with regular dental visits

Certain people may need to be more closely examined to determine if they are good candidates for dental implants. This can occur if you:

Why Should I Get Dental Implants?

There are many reasons why dental implants may be right for you. When looking into tooth replacement, consider the following attributes of Clifton Periodontics’s dental implants:

Comfort: each implant is individually placed and therefore more comfortable than dentures or bridges

Strength: if taken care of properly, they can last you for your entire life

Fit: tends to be better than dentures or bridges

Appearance: they look and feel like your teeth

Speech: since they won’t slip out, you do not run the risk of your implants slurring your words or causing you to mumble

Eating: they stay put so you can eat more easily

Oral Health: other teeth do not have to be altered to fit, like with a bridge, so your teeth are left intact

Flossing: you can floss around your dental implant and other teeth

Cleaner: unlike dentures, there is no need to disinfect or deal with adhesives to keep them in place

How Do I Get Dental Implant?

To begin the dental implant process, you should first make an appointment with a licensed dentist. The friendly staff at Clifton Periodontics is ready to take your call and answer any questions you may have about the process. We will create a personal treatment plan for you based on your specific situation.

How Do I Take Care of My Dental Implants?

Dental implants should be treated just like your real teeth. It is important to brush, floss, rinse with ADA approved mouthwash, and schedule dental check-ups regularly. This will keep your implants and teeth looking great and working well.

Below you will find some example of the amazing things we've done with dental implants here at Clifton Periodontics.